Creature of Friendship
🍂 Happy September! I feel autumn arriving, that crisp fall air, with pumpkin spice and cinnamon lingering in the air, and with that, a tinge of loneliness. As I watch all the innocent and energized freshmen roam around campus with so much eagerness, it makes me think back to my freshman year. I was SO scared. It was my first time away from home, and I knew practically no one. I was overwhelmed with all these new emotions. Well, unfortunately for me, those emotions stayed. A roommate from hell, and friends that sucked the soul out of you. I was done. I put on a brave face and was determined I would not let these people try to ruin my college experience. I joined clubs, and talked to people, and well, yes, it did change things for me. The point I am trying to emphasize is... loneliness is real. Getting isolated despite SO MANY people is real. Thinking you have friends only to feel an empty presence is REAL. My advice is not to get caught up in social expectations. It is bette...
